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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,003.40, 539,486.70 and 160,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,003.40, 539,486.70 and 160,160.20 is: 240,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,003.40 : 539,486.70 = 160,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,003.40/539,486.70 = 160,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,003.40x = 539,486.70 × 160,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,003.40x = 86,404,297,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,404,297,769.34/360,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,009.67

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